VA Seeks Comments on Homeless Veterans Grant Data Updates
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is updating how it collects info for its Legal Services for Homeless Veterans grant program. This helps decide who gets funding to support veterans facing homelessness or housing troubles. If you want to comment, do it by June 5, 2026—because this update could affect how money is shared and how veterans get legal help.
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VA Will Use New Data To Prioritize Grants
The VA will collect new applicant data to decide who gets Legal Services for Homeless Veterans (LSV-H) grants because requests for funding are likely to exceed available appropriations. The VA will use information on eligibility, financial stability, capacity, and VA-controlled scoring criteria to prioritize awards under 38 U.S.C. sec. 527.
Application Time Burden on Grant Applicants
Private-sector organizations that apply must complete VA Form 10-318a (Application), which the VA estimates averages 24 hours per applicant. The notice reports a Total Annual Number of Responses = 710 and a Total Annual Time Burden = 7,020 hours.
Ongoing Reporting Requirements for Grantees
Grantees must submit ongoing reports: VA Form 10-319a (Quarterly Grantee Performance Report) four times per year, estimated at 30 minutes per report, and VA Form 10-319b (Budget Changes and Corrective Action Plan) as needed, estimated at 2 hours. The notice estimates 400 responses for the quarterly report and 10 responses for the budget/CAP form annually.
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